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Michigan Report: $20M In Cannabis Cash To Research PTSD Among Veterans And Using Weed Does Not Disqualify Unemployment Eligibility
Wednesday, August 11, 2021 - 9:21am | 585The state of Michigan is funding two major medical cannabis research projects to the tune of $20 million with tax revenue from the state’s recreational marijuana program, announced Michigan’s Marijuana Regulatory Agency (MRA). And There's No Shortage Of Cannabis Cash In...
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Psychedelic Therapy Execs On Latest Developments In Space, Remaining Hurdles
Friday, May 14, 2021 - 10:53am | 428Assisted psychedelic treatment executives came together at the two-day, virtual Benzinga Global Small Cap Conference on Thursday to discuss recent lab developments and the significant hurdles ahead in mental health and addiction treatment. Forbes' Will Yakowicz moderated the digital...
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Psyched: Groundbreaking Phase 3 Results On MDMA, Small Pharma, Wesana Go Public, Gilgamesh Raises $27M
Monday, May 10, 2021 - 10:49am | 1206Last week, the psychedelics space was moved by results from the world’s first Phase 3 clinical study of a scheduled psychedelic compound. The Multidisciplinary Association for Psychedelic Studies released the results from its Phase 3 trial on MDMA for the treatment of post-traumatic...
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World's First Phase 3 Clinical Trial On MDMA Shows 'Powerful New Pathway To Healing'
Thursday, May 6, 2021 - 10:58am | 887The results from the world’s first Phase 3 clinical study on a psychedelic are in — and they’re significant. The Multidisciplinary Association for Psychedelic Studies released the results from its Phase 3 trial on MDMA for the treatment of post-traumatic stress disorder. ...
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2020 Was The Year of Psychedelics — Here's Why
Monday, December 28, 2020 - 10:02am | 1903While many 2020 memories will be gladly left behind, that's not necessarily the case for psychedelics. There was unprecedented renaissance as psychedelic compounds, and their potential to treat mental health conditions, became one of the centerpieces of this year’s public...
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Psyched: Numinus, MAPS To Spearhead MDMA Trials; Vancouver Plans To Decriminalize Drugs
Sunday, December 6, 2020 - 12:52pm | 844Numinus and MAPS Collaborate to Study MDMA in Canada Numinus Wellness (TSXV: NUMI) and the MAPS Public Benefit Corporation have joined forces to bring MDMA-assisted psychotherapy through clinical trials for approval in Canada. The pair will first seek permission to perform a single-arm, open-label...
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'Psyched': Study Finds MDMA More Cost-Effective Than Traditional PTSD Treatments, Pharmather Goes Public
Saturday, October 17, 2020 - 6:09pm | 569MDMA-assisted psychotherapy would result significantly more cost-effective than current available treatment options for post-traumatic stress disorder, according to a study distributed by the Multidisciplinary Association for Psychedelic Studies. The peer-reviewed study, published Tuesday in...
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ATAI Launches Subsidiary To Develop MDMA Derivatives
Monday, August 24, 2020 - 8:59am | 942Psychedelics and biotech company ATAI Life Sciences announced on Monday the launch of a new subsidiary that will focus on the development of MDMA derivatives for the treatment of post-traumatic stress disorder and other indications. EmpathBio will be a wholly owned subsidiary of ATAI, led by CEO...
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'Psyched': MAPS Scores $30M, Mydecine Gets Psilocybin License, Psychedelic Science Sold
Friday, August 21, 2020 - 3:51pm | 830MAPS Gets $30M In Funds To Conclude MDMA Research The Multidisciplinary Association for Psychedelic Studies recently completed a fundraising of $30 million. The funds will help MAPS finish the NGO’s ongoing research for MDMA-assisted psychotherapy in the treatment of post-...
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MAPS Completes $30M Fundraising, Heads Towards FDA Approval for MDMA
Thursday, August 20, 2020 - 3:22pm | 433The Multidisciplinary Association for Psychedelic Studies, a non-profit working to legalize the psychedelic MDMA for assisted psychotherapy, announced Thursday that it has raised the $30 million necessary to complete phase 3 trials and achieve FDA approval for the drug. The Capstone Challenge,...
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MAPS And The Road To FDA Approval For MDMA
Tuesday, August 11, 2020 - 9:24am | 1029After 34 years of work, the Multidisciplinary Association for Psychedelic Studies (MAPS) is steps away from achieving FDA approval for MDMA-assisted psychotherapy in the treatment of post-traumatic stress disorder. This would be the first time in history a psychedelic substance is approved by...
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'Psyched': New Leaf Brands Changes Name To Mydecine, Numinus Debuts On TSXV, MindMed To Research MDMA-LSD Interactions
Saturday, June 6, 2020 - 3:15pm | 1484Psyched is a bi-monthly column covering the most important developments in the industry of medicinal psychedelics. We hope you follow us periodically as we report on the growth of this exciting new industry. New Leaf Brands Changes Name To Mydecine, Announces New HQ Cannabis company NewLeaf...
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'Psyched': First Psychedelics Company Goes Public, Phase III Clinical Trials On MDMA For PTSD
Sunday, March 15, 2020 - 9:38am | 1016Welcome to the first edition of Psyched, a bi-monthly column covering the most important developments in the industry of medicinal psychedelics. We hope you follow us periodically as we report on the growth of this exciting new industry. MindMed Became the First Psychedelics Company to List...
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Meet MGO/ELLO's 'Cannabis 50' Honorees, From Jim Belushi To Flow Kana
Tuesday, December 17, 2019 - 1:03pm | 775The MGO and ELLO Cannabis Practice recently launched its “The Cannabis 50” list. This industry highlight recognizes those who transformed, uplifted and inspired the growth and maturation of the cannabis industry with a focus on acts of impact this year. “In creating ‘The...
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Your Google Apps Can Now Turn To The Dark Side
Monday, November 23, 2015 - 4:29pm | 414Ahead of the much anticipated Star Wars film, Alphabet Inc (NASDAQ: GOOG) (NASDAQ: GOOGL) is getting in on the action. "Wouldn't it be cool if there was some sort of Star Wars thingy in Search?" Google's Clay Bavor, VP of Product Management asked in a blog post. Users of...